TECHNICS SL-1200GR Πικάπ Direct Drive (no cartridge)

Fusing Technics’ traditional analogue and leading-edge digital technologies

Launched in 2016, the SL-1200G combined Technics‘ traditional analogue technology and advanced digital technology, while redesigning parts throughout. Its outstanding performance literally rocked the hi-fi market and redefined the reference for direct-drive turntables. Parts that were inherited from the SL-1200G were newly developed for the SL-1200GR, beginning with the coreless direct-drive motor and precise motor control technology that eliminated the cogging that originated from rotation irregularity, and including a low-vibration, high-rigidity platter and high-sensitivity tonearm. By these measures, the level of performance clearly outperforms the usual standards of its class. The SL-1200GR invites more audio enthusiasts to enjoy music with the rich, robust sound of analogue records.
Coreless Direct Drive Motor

In 1970, Technics commercialized the world‘s first direct-drive turntable, and the system took the world by storm. Unlike belt-drive and other systems, direct-drive systems rotate the motor at low speed and directly drive the platter, thus providing numerous advantages, such as the almost complete absence of degradation in S/N ratio due to motor vibration and deceleration mechanisms, as well as high reliability over a long period time because of not requiring parts replacement.

And in 2016, Technics developed the twin-rotor, surface-facing, coreless direct-drive motor with rotor magnets placed on both sides, thereby eliminating the rotation irregularity of the motor, referred to as "cogging,” which was a unique issue for direct-drive systems. This motor was adopted for the SL-1200G, which once again drew a significant response in the hi-fi market. The SL-1200GR inherits the same design philosophy with the new development of a single-rotor, surface-facing, coreless direct-drive motor, resulting in the elimination of cogging.
High-precision Motor Control

The rotation control, which verifies and corrects the precision of the motor, uses the latest motor control technology cultivated in the development of Blu-ray disc devices, just as that used by the SL-1200G. Sine waves stored in ROM are used for the control waveforms at a constant speed, and this achieves smoother and more stable rotation compared with using the simple sine wave generation with an external coil as in the conventional SL-1200MK5. In addition, the electrical circuitry has had tuning performed so that the newly developed motor of the SL-1200GR achieves maximum performance.
Two-Layer Platter Construction

The platter achieves high rigidity and vibration damping characteristics by using a two-layer construction with deadening rubber applied to the entire rear surface of the aluminium die-cast to eliminate the unnecessary resonance that is otherwise relayed to the record, thereby producing clear sound.
Precision Tonearm

The tonearm tracks the rotation of the record and enables reading with high precision, and the tonearm inherited by Technics is the traditionally used static-balance universal S-shaped tonearm, employing an aluminium pipe with excellent lightweight and rigidity for the material of the tonearm pipe.

With its gimbal suspension construction, the tonearm bearing section uses a cut-processed housing that employs high-precision bearings, as in the SL-1200G. The high initial-motion sensitivity of 5 mg or less is achieved through manual assembly and adjustment by skilled Japanese artisans. This enables the grooves etched into the records to be accurately traced.
High-Rigidity Body

The SL-1200GR ensures high rigidity by using a body with a two-layered construction solidly unifying the BMC and the aluminium die-cast chassis. For the insulators supporting the body, as with the SL-1200G, the SL-1200GR uses special silicon rubber that ensures both high vibration damping characteristics and long-term reliability. Vibration in the horizontal direction is absorbed by reinforcement with cylindrical tubes using microcell polymers. While inheriting the technology of the SL-1200G, the insulators have had tuning performed specifically for the SL-1200GR.

• Type: Direct Drive Manual Turntable
• Turntable Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 and 78 r/min
• Adjust Range: ±8 %, ±16 %
• Starting Torque: 2.2 kg-cm
• Build-up Characteristics: 0.7 s. from Standstill to 33-1/3 r/min
• Wow And Flutter: 0.025 % W.R.M.S.
• Rumble: 78 dB (IEC 98A weighted)
• Turntable Platter: Aluminium diecast
• Diameter: 332 mm
• Weight: Approx. 2.5 kg (Including rubber sheet)
• Tonearm Section
• Type: Universal Static Balance
• Effective Length: 230 mm (9-1/16″)
• Overhang: 15 mm (19/32″)
• Tracking Error Angle: Within 2° 32′ (at the outer groove of 30 cm record), Within 0° 32′ (at the inner groove of 30 cm record)
• Offset Angle: 22°
• Arm-height Adjustment Range: 0 – 6 mm
• Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range: 0 – 4 g (Direct Reading)
• Head Shell Weight: Approx. 7.6 g
• General
• Power Consumption: 11 W Approx., 0.2 W (Standby)
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 453 x 173 x 372 mm
• Weight: Approx. 11.5 kg

Αυτοματο χειροποιητο πικ-απ Γερμανιας.
Πλατο Αλουμινιου τυπου sandwich με διπλο δαχτυλιδι αποσβεσης
κραδασμων και αντιστατικη τσοχα.
Υψος πλατο 18,5 mm και βαρος 1050 gram.
Τυπος οδηγησης 12 volt 16-πολικο μοτερ με αναρτηση και κινηση με ιμαντα.
Auto stop στο τελος του δισκου και επιστροφη του βραχιονα στην αρχικη του
θεση ηρεμιας.
Διακοπτης επιλογης ταχυτητας στροφων 33-45-78 rpm.
Διακοπτης Start-Stop.
Βραχιoνας Aλουμινιου τυπου Cardan Bearing ULM ΧΜ 300 ΑLLOY
Ενεργο μηκος Βραχιονα 211 mm.
Μηχανισμος ανυψωσης βραχιονα με μηχανικο συστημα αποσβεσης
κραδασμων.
Aποσπωμενο κελυφος κεφαλης.
Ρυθμιζομενο Bαρος - Tracking force - antiskating.
Κεφαλη κινητου μαγνητη ORTOFON OMB 10
Μασιφ Ξυλινο σασι με υποσασι αλουμινιου υπο αναρτηση.
Εξωτερικο σταθεροποιημενο τροφοδοτικο 12 volt DC
Wow&Flutter :+/- 0,035 % Rms.
Rumble weighted Signal to noise ratio: 78 dB.
Tracking capability (315 Hz) : 80 μm
Συνολικη χωρητικoτητα καλωδιων συνδεσης και βραχιονα
160 pF
Αποκριση συχνοτητας : 10 Ηz-22 Khz.
Καπακι απο πλεξιγκλας.
Συνδεση με βυσματα τυπου RCA.
Βαρος : 9,5 Κιλα.
Χρωμα : Καρυδια.
Πλατο / βραχιονας : Ασημι .

High-quality materials, a classic design and love for details are the distinctive characteristics of this fully automatic record player. The massive and stable real wood plinth, which is available also with piano lacquer finish, provides the TD 240-2 with a timeless elegance.

This record player has been equipped with the new TP 19-1 tonearm and an extremely silent running precision belt drive beneath the platter, so that the other technical qualities are also most evident. Set-up and connections are effortlessly carried out so that the TD 240 is ready to play within minutes

Χαρακτηριστικά:

• Operation fully automatic
• Drive System internal flat drive belt
• Motor electronically controlled DC motor
• Speeds 33-1/3, 45, 78 rpm
• Speed Select electronically
• Platter 12” / 0.7 kg (aluminium, non-magnetic)
• Tonearm THORENS® TP 19-1
• Pick-up Cartridge THORENS® TAS 267
• Anti-skating (Bias) by spring (adjustable)
• Automatic Shut-off mechanically
• Cable Capacitance 160 pF
• Power Supply external mains adaptor (115-230 V / 50-60 Hz depending on type)
• Dimensions 430 x 130 x 365 mm (W x H x D)
• Weight 6.4 kg
• Finish solid wooden plinth with black piano laquer, black structured enamel,
• Scope of Delivery mains adapter, dust cover (acrylic), RCA interconnects, operating instructions

Audio-Technica AT-LP140XP BL, Direct Drive Turntable, professional turntable, manual, high-performance direct drive motor, anti-resonance / shock mount die-cast aluminium platter, selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds, S-shaped tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control, height adjustment, and lockable rest, forward / reverse operation and variable pitch control with quartz speed lock, adjustable pitch range: +/-8 %, +/-16 %, +/- 24 %, stroboscopic platter with speed indicator, popup stylus target light, accessories Included: AT-XP3 phono cartridge, AT-HS6 headshell, dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) cable with ground wire, counterweight, felt mat, dust cover, 45 RPM adapter, plug-type stylus target light, colour: black

• Experience high-fidelity audio and professional DJ performance
• Direct-drive, high-torque motor
• Fully manual operation
• Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
• Professional anti-resonance, mass-damped, die-cast aluminium platter
• Including AT-XP3 cartridge with AT-HS6 universal half inch-mount headshell

The AT-LP140XP fully manual professional DJ turntable features a high-torque direct-drive motor and anti-resonant, mass-damped, die-cast aluminium platter to ensure stable, on-axis rotation at 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM. It is equipped with an S-shaped tonearm with height adjustment, adjustable tracking force (counterweight) and adjustable dynamic anti-skate control.

Audio-Technica has been a leader in phono cartridge design for more than 50 years, and that expertise shows in the durable, high-output AT-XP3 DJ cartridge with 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus included with the turntable. It comes pre-mounted to an AT-HS6 universal ½“-mount headshell.

Designed to connect to components with a dedicated phono input, the turntable comes with a detachable dual RCA output cable which supplies a strong 5.5 mV phono output.

Additional professional features include a start/stop button; forward and reverse play; selectable high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock and pitch change slider control with +/-8%, +/-16%, and +/-24% adjustment ranges; a stroboscopic platter with speed indicator; a retractable plug-type stylus target light; and a removable hinged dust cover.

• Experience high-fidelity audio and professional DJ performance
• Direct-drive, high-torque servo motor with speed stabilization
• Fully manual operation
• Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
• Selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds
• Professional anti-resonance, mass-damped, die-cast aluminium platter with felt mat
• AT-HS6 universal ½“-mount headshell and AT-XP3 DJ cartridge with 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus
• Balanced S-shaped tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control, height adjustment, and lockable rest
• Dedicated phono-level output (5.5 mV)
• Stroboscopic platter with speed indicator
• Forward/reverse operation and variable pitch control with quartz speed lock
• Retractable plug-type target light for easier cueing in low light
• Damped base construction for reduced low-frequency feedback coloration
• Includes: detachable RCA output cable (dual RCA male to dual RCA male), power cable, 45 RPM adapter, counterweight, felt mat, and removable hinged dust cover.

A MUSICAL FAMILY

The TD 206 and TD 209 turntables are the younger siblings of the revolutionary, multiple-award-winning TD 309. However, they don’t have to live in the shadow of their older brother. Both models are built using only high-quality materials and parts. And both share a number of technical features with the TD 309, ensuring that their replay quality is up there with the best.

The new TP 90 tonearm is based on the tried-and-tested TP 92 and uses the same ultra-low-friction, high-performance bearing and the innovative zero-stiction anti-bias system. The arm tube is made from rolled aluminium that is damped using RMR technology (reduced-modal-resonance), and the stainless-steel counterweight at the end of the arm tube is double-decoupled. Tonearm height, azimuth and overhang are useradjustable.

• Low Noise, Low Voltage electronically speed controlled DC Motor
• Adjustable belt tension for best performance
• Two-part aluminium/acrylic platter
• New TP 90 tonearm with precision Japanese bearings
• Tonearm adjustable for VTA, azimuth and overhang
• Made in Germany

Το εισαγωγικό πικάπ της Pro-ject Audio. Ένα οικονομικό πικάπ με πολύ καλό ήχο για τη κατηγορία του και όχι μόνο, σε πολλαπλούς χρωματισμούς!

Το υλικό κατασκευής του συνήθως χρησιμοποιείται ευρέως σε high-end βραχίονες και πλατό, αλλά για λόγους κόστους - δεν χρησιμοποιήθηκε ποτέ σε προϊόντα σε χαμηλότερα επίπεδα τιμών. 

Μαζί με άλλες βελτιώσεις όπως την αύξηση του μεγέθους και του βάρους του πλατώ , έρχονται να συνειδητοποιήσουν ακόμη ομαλότερη περιστροφή με νέο σχεδιασμό του suspension μηχανισμού, με αποτέλεσμα η συνολική ποιότητα του ήχου να βελτιώνεται σημαντικά.

•  Belt drive system with low vibration DC motor  

•  Central gravity mass point made from artificial stone  

•  Main platter bearing made from stainless steel runs in bronze bushing with Teflon bottom  

•  Low resonance MDF platter with felt mat  

•  8,6” ultra low mass tonearm with straight arm tube  

•  Pre-adjusted tracking force & antiskating  

•  Gold-plated RCA contacts & cartridge pins  

•  Colour options: red-black, white-black, silver-black 

Χαρακτηριστικά:

• speed : 33, 45 (manual speed change)

• Speed variance: 33: 0,2% 45: 0,18%

• Wow & flutter: 33: 0,14% 45: 0,13%

• platter: 300mm MDF

• tonearm: 8,6” metal tube

• effective arm length: 218,5 mm

• overhang: 22,0 mm

• effective tonearmmass: 8,0gr

• counterweight for cartridge mass: 3 - 5,5g (included)

• tracking force range: 0 - 30mn (OM5 18mn pre-adjusted)

• output: RCA to phono input

• included accessory: RCA cable, 15V DC power supply

• power consumption: 4,0 watts

• dimensions: 430 x 90 x 300mm (WxHxD)

• weight: 2,7 kg net